Type of Need: When looking at the Needs Analysis Instructional Unit http://www.amandaszapkiw.com/elearning/principles-of-design/module-3-1/Module_3_Instructional_Unit_P1.pdf I would identify the type of need that is apparent is the "Anticipated or future needs" which basically states that there is a discrepancy between what is currently available and what should be available in the future. One could also argue that it is a comparative or expressed need since there are schools that are fostering more iPad use than others (comparative) or that there is a higher need for iPads than there is a supply of them (expressed).
Needs Analysis Why integrate iPads into classroom? 1. increase student achievement levels 2. proved interactive learning experiences for students 3. differentiate learning needs 4. address different learning styles of student 5. technology can bridge the gap of learning for students who are cognitive learners. Cognitive learning is the result of listening, watching, touching or experiencing. 6. educating 21st century ready learners 7. foster collaboration (classroom, community, globally) 8. aides in critical thinking skills
NC Teaching Standards 4.03 Teachers use a variety of instructional methods. Teachers choose the methods and techniques that are most effective in meeting the needs of their students as they strive to eliminate achievement gaps. Teachers employ a wide range of techniques including information and communication technology, learning styles, and differentiated instruction.
Choose methods and materials as they strive to eliminate achievement gaps
Employ a wide range of techniques using information and communication technology, learning styles, and differentiated instruction
4.04 Teachers integrate and utilize technology in their instruction. Teachers know when and how to use technology to maximize student learning. Teachers help students use technology to learn content, think critically, solve problems, discern reliability, use information, communicate, innovate, and collaborate.
Know appropriate use
Help students use technology to learn content, think critically, solve problems, discern reliability, use information, communicate, innovate, and collaborate
According to Business Insider: The United States, meanwhile, ranks below the OECD average in every category. And as the WSJ notes, the US has slipped in all of the major categories in recent years: The results from the 2012 Program for International Student Assessment (PISA), which are being released on Tuesday, show that teenagers in the U.S. slipped from 25th to 31st in math since 2009; from 20th to 24th in science; and from 11th to 21st in reading, according to the National Center for Education Statistics, which gathers and analyzes the data in the U.S.
Coding has become the "up and coming" way to develop critical thinking skills. New apps and developments are out to help even those students in elementary school learn the basics of coding, although to them it just seems fun and games. Over the past few years there has been a push for coding to be put into schools. With a week dedicated to "an hour of coding" http://code.org/educate/hoc educators with zero coding experience can bring it to their classroom. What makes this even better, there is an "unplugged" version for those schools that may not have the devices or bandwidth to support an entire classroom.
I have started the needs assessment for project please read and add any research you have and information that will support this part of our project.
Thanks Beverly
Beverly--What you have below is a good start. I agree that stressing the need for 21st Century skills is essential to our needs assessment for this project. I am including the NETS-S that I think are appropriate for teacher training to effectively use iPads with special education students (resulting in the students using the iPads independently and providing evaluation):
4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.
b. Plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project
d. Use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions 6. Technology Operations and Concepts Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. a. Understand and use technology systems b. Select and use applications effectively and productively d. Transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies
Needs Assessment: Integrating iPads into the Classroom
The traditional methods of teaching are fading fast. Lecturing in front of the class is no longer captures the attention of students for long periods of time during a class. In 2012 Program for International Student Assessment (PISA), released a study, showing that learners in the U.S. slipped from 25th to 31st in math since 2009; from 20th to 24th in science; and from 11th to 21st in reading this data is according to the National Center for Education Statistics, which gathers and analyzes the data in the U.S. (Weisenthal, 2013).
According to the North Carolina state standards, students will be educated using 21st century skills (Public Schools of North Carolina, 2013). The North Carolina department of education is promoting the idea of the 21st century learner; school systems are working, planning and setting educational goals to meet the needs of these learners. Teaching standards across states for educators expect educators to implement technology as an instructional tool to meet the needs of diverse learners (PSNC). The introduction of technology integrated into curriculum has caused great concern for many educators. Teachers have articulated several needs about integrating technology into lessons. First, more effective training is needed to use technology and opportunities to collaborate with colleagues within the discipline to share instructional materials. Districts need to increased options for professional development in the area of technology. Schools need current technology to help aligning the implementation of technology with state standards such as iPads, laptops and other mobile devices.
iPads are considered a new trend in 21st century technology and a tool used in best practices by educators. North American curriculum and policy designers have embarked in the realization of the importance of digital media within the education process. This campaign in America is called “Educate to Innovate” as launched by President Obama The introduction of iPads in education will allow for students to receive hands on experiences and direct interaction with curriculum material (Peluso, 2012). The integration of iPads as supplemental teaching tools allow teachers to meet the needs of each student’s individual learning style. Incorporating technology in the classroom can effectively bridge the gap for students with different learning styles such as special education student with learning disabilities and students that have miss instruction through tradition standard classroom teaching (Vannata, 2001).
Peluso, D. C. (2012). The fast‐paced iPad revolution: Can educators stay up to date and relevant
about these ubiquitous devices? British Journal of Educational Technology, 43(4), E125-
E127.
Vannatta, R, Beyerbach, B. & Walsh, C. (2001). From Teaching Technology to Using Technology to Enhance Student Learning: Preservice Teachers’ Changing Perceptions of Technology Infusion. Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 9(1), 105-127. Norfolk, VA: AACE. Weisenthal, J. (2013). Here's the new ranking of top countries in reading, science, and math.Business Insider, Retrieved from http://www.businessinsider.com/pisa-rankings-2013-12#ixzz2rYwYyPVi
Type of Need:
When looking at the Needs Analysis Instructional Unit
http://www.amandaszapkiw.com/elearning/principles-of-design/module-3-1/Module_3_Instructional_Unit_P1.pdf
I would identify the type of need that is apparent is the "Anticipated or future needs" which basically states that there is a discrepancy between what is currently available and what should be available in the future. One could also argue that it is a comparative or expressed need since there are schools that are fostering more iPad use than others (comparative) or that there is a higher need for iPads than there is a supply of them (expressed).
Needs Analysis
Why integrate iPads into classroom?
1. increase student achievement levels
2. proved interactive learning experiences for students
3. differentiate learning needs
4. address different learning styles of student
5. technology can bridge the gap of learning for students who are cognitive learners. Cognitive learning is the result of listening, watching, touching or experiencing.
6. educating 21st century ready learners
7. foster collaboration (classroom, community, globally)
8. aides in critical thinking skills
NC Teaching Standards
4.03 Teachers use a variety of instructional methods.
Teachers choose the methods and techniques that are most effective in meeting the needs of their students as they strive to eliminate achievement gaps. Teachers employ a wide range of techniques including information and communication technology, learning styles, and differentiated instruction.
- Choose methods and materials as they strive to eliminate achievement gaps
- Employ a wide range of techniques using information and communication technology, learning styles, and differentiated instruction
4.04 Teachers integrate and utilize technology in their instruction.Teachers know when and how to use technology to maximize student learning. Teachers help students use technology to learn content, think critically, solve problems, discern reliability, use information, communicate, innovate, and collaborate.
According to Business Insider:
The United States, meanwhile, ranks below the OECD average in every category. And as the WSJ notes, the US has slipped in all of the major categories in recent years:
The results from the 2012 Program for International Student Assessment (PISA), which are being released on Tuesday, show that teenagers in the U.S. slipped from 25th to 31st in math since 2009; from 20th to 24th in science; and from 11th to 21st in reading, according to the National Center for Education Statistics, which gathers and analyzes the data in the U.S.
Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/pisa-rankings-2013-12#ixzz2rSHJ04Xf
Coding has become the "up and coming" way to develop critical thinking skills. New apps and developments are out to help even those students in elementary school learn the basics of coding, although to them it just seems fun and games. Over the past few years there has been a push for coding to be put into schools. With a week dedicated to "an hour of coding" http://code.org/educate/hoc educators with zero coding experience can bring it to their classroom. What makes this even better, there is an "unplugged" version for those schools that may not have the devices or bandwidth to support an entire classroom.
Read more about coding apps: edut.to/1gGeoYW
Looking for Education Apps: http://appitic.com/
I have started the needs assessment for project please read and add any research you have and information that will support this part of our project.
Thanks Beverly
Beverly--What you have below is a good start. I agree that stressing the need for 21st Century skills is essential to our needs assessment for this project. I am including the NETS-S that I think are appropriate for teacher training to effectively use iPads with special education students (resulting in the students using the iPads independently and providing evaluation):
4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.
b. Plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project
d. Use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions
6. Technology Operations and Concepts
Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations.
a. Understand and use technology systems
b. Select and use applications effectively and productively
d. Transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies
From: http://www.iste.org/docs/pdfs/nets-s-standards.pdf?sfvrsn=2
Needs Assessment: Integrating iPads into the Classroom
The traditional methods of teaching are fading fast. Lecturing in front of the class is no longer captures the attention of students for long periods of time during a class. In 2012 Program for International Student Assessment (PISA), released a study, showing that learners in the U.S. slipped from 25th to 31st in math since 2009; from 20th to 24th in science; and from 11th to 21st in reading this data is according to the National Center for Education Statistics, which gathers and analyzes the data in the U.S. (Weisenthal, 2013).
According to the North Carolina state standards, students will be educated using 21st century skills (Public Schools of North Carolina, 2013). The North Carolina department of education is promoting the idea of the 21st century learner; school systems are working, planning and setting educational goals to meet the needs of these learners. Teaching standards across states for educators expect educators to implement technology as an instructional tool to meet the needs of diverse learners (PSNC). The introduction of technology integrated into curriculum has caused great concern for many educators. Teachers have articulated several needs about integrating technology into lessons. First, more effective training is needed to use technology and opportunities to collaborate with colleagues within the discipline to share instructional materials. Districts need to increased options for professional development in the area of technology. Schools need current technology to help aligning the implementation of technology with state standards such as iPads, laptops and other mobile devices.
iPads are considered a new trend in 21st century technology and a tool used in best practices by educators. North American curriculum and policy designers have embarked in the realization of the importance of digital media within the education process. This campaign in America is called “Educate to Innovate” as launched by President Obama The introduction of iPads in education will allow for students to receive hands on experiences and direct interaction with curriculum material (Peluso, 2012). The integration of iPads as supplemental teaching tools allow teachers to meet the needs of each student’s individual learning style. Incorporating technology in the classroom can effectively bridge the gap for students with different learning styles such as special education student with learning disabilities and students that have miss instruction through tradition standard classroom teaching (Vannata, 2001).
Peluso, D. C. (2012). The fast‐paced iPad revolution: Can educators stay up to date and relevant
about these ubiquitous devices? British Journal of Educational Technology, 43(4), E125-
E127.
Vannatta, R, Beyerbach, B. & Walsh, C. (2001). From Teaching Technology to Using Technology to Enhance Student Learning: Preservice Teachers’ Changing Perceptions of Technology Infusion. Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 9(1), 105-127. Norfolk, VA: AACE.
Weisenthal, J. (2013). Here's the new ranking of top countries in reading, science, and
math. Business Insider, Retrieved from http://www.businessinsider.com/pisa-rankings-2013-12#ixzz2rYwYyPVi